MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers missing from o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
covers missing from o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r shock cover deterated
o/s/r shock cover deterated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r shock cover deterated
o/s/r shock cover deterated
Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering pipes corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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R199 HGE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 HGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R199 HGE registered?
R199 HGE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R199 HGE safe to buy?
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